Department of the Army Watervliet Arsenal Employment Skills Training

Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility located in Watervliet, New York. Watervliet Arsenal empowers transitioning service members to leverage their military experience towards fulfilling meaningful careers at the arsenal. Participants gain hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned arsenal personnel, tailored to their interests, experience, and career goals. Federal career opportunities range within the areas of manufacturing, maintenance, quality, logistics, information technology, emergency services, and resource management. Discover the rewards of a federal career while serving your country in a new way.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Materials Handler role manages inventory, receives and verifies incoming items, and issues stock to authorized personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records using automated systems and planning efficient loading/unloading procedures. Additionally, this position operates high-speed saws to cut various metal stock to specified dimensions. The role also involves updating stock records and applying barcodes to incoming items. Duties equivalent to WG-6907-06.PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work rapidly for long periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, materials and equipment weighing up to 44 pounds unassisted and heavier with assistance of coworker or lifting device. Climbs and walks on trucks and storage tanks while checking the quantity of petroleum and other incoming products. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work may be done inside in areas that hot, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lighted. Work is accomplished outside on open docks and in storage yards subject to poor weather conditions. The work frequently results in exposure to dirt, dust, and grease and presents the danger of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls and other injuries from material handling equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages inventory, receives and verifies incoming items, and issues stock to authorized personnel.
• Maintains accurate inventory records using automated systems.
• Plans efficient loading/unloading procedures.
• Operates high-speed saws to cut various metal stock to specified dimensions.
• Updates stock records and applies barcodes to incoming items.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform work on hard surfaces and in areas requiring standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Capability to work rapidly for long periods of time.
• Frequently lifts and carries supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to 44 pounds unassisted.

BENEFITS

• Hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned arsenal personnel.
• Tailored experience based on interests, experience, and career goals.
• Opportunity to pursue a federal career in various areas such as manufacturing, maintenance, quality, logistics, information technology, emergency services, and resource management.

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